Wol question?

I have 4 Windows XP Pro systems operating on a LAN. Three of these computers
I start up remotely using the Run command "mc-wol Mac address". Is it
possible to somehow automate this process by creating 3 seperate short cuts,
one for each computer, that would simply this start up process?

Suggestions greatly appreciated.

Hi
Sure make three batch files, each one includes in pure text the line "mc-wol
Mac address" with the appropriate data. Save them as Wol1.bat, Wol2.bat.
etc., to a Folder of you choice, and drag shortcuts to the Desktop. Double
click on an Icon and it will execute the command inside the bat file.
Jack (MVP-Networking).

"Alex" <jrwolfe@comcast.net> wrote in message
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>I have 4 Windows XP Pro systems operating on a LAN. Three of these
>computers I start up remotely using the Run command "mc-wol Mac address".
>Is it possible to somehow automate this process by creating 3 seperate
>short cuts, one for each computer, that would simply this start up process?
>
> Suggestions greatly appreciated.
>
>

Many thanks Jack.

Alex

"Jack (MVP-Networking)." <jack@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
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> Hi
> Sure make three batch files, each one includes in pure text the line
> "mc-wol Mac address" with the appropriate data. Save them as Wol1.bat,
> Wol2.bat. etc., to a Folder of you choice, and drag shortcuts to the
> Desktop. Double click on an Icon and it will execute the command inside
> the bat file.
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
> "Alex" <jrwolfe@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:%23TsuqluiIHA.4712@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>I have 4 Windows XP Pro systems operating on a LAN. Three of these
>>computers I start up remotely using the Run command "mc-wol Mac address".
>>Is it possible to somehow automate this process by creating 3 seperate
>>short cuts, one for each computer, that would simply this start up
>>process?
>>
>> Suggestions greatly appreciated.
>>
>>
>

Jack

I used notepad and created a text file containing only this line:
mc-wol actual mac address

I named the file wol1.bat and saved it to my desktop. I doubled clicked on
the batch file and the cmd window popped up for a second. Unfortunately the
remote computer did not start.

I then open up the cmd window and typed the same "mc-wol actual mac
address". Remote computer starts.

What am I doing wrong.

Alex


"Jack (MVP-Networking)." <jack@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
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> Hi
> Sure make three batch files, each one includes in pure text the line
> "mc-wol Mac address" with the appropriate data. Save them as Wol1.bat,
> Wol2.bat. etc., to a Folder of you choice, and drag shortcuts to the
> Desktop. Double click on an Icon and it will execute the command inside
> the bat file.
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
> "Alex" <jrwolfe@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:%23TsuqluiIHA.4712@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>I have 4 Windows XP Pro systems operating on a LAN. Three of these
>>computers I start up remotely using the Run command "mc-wol Mac address".
>>Is it possible to somehow automate this process by creating 3 seperate
>>short cuts, one for each computer, that would simply this start up
>>process?
>>
>> Suggestions greatly appreciated.
>>
>>
>

drive:\\full path\mc-wol actual mac address

Might help.


"Alex" <jrwolfe@comcast.net> wrote in message
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: Jack
:
: I used notepad and created a text file containing only this line:
: mc-wol actual mac address
:
: I named the file wol1.bat and saved it to my desktop. I doubled clicked on
: the batch file and the cmd window popped up for a second. Unfortunately
the
: remote computer did not start.
:
: I then open up the cmd window and typed the same "mc-wol actual mac
: address". Remote computer starts.
:
: What am I doing wrong.
:
: Alex
:
:
: "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <jack@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
: news:%239SoqaviIHA.5504@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
: > Hi
: > Sure make three batch files, each one includes in pure text the line
: > "mc-wol Mac address" with the appropriate data. Save them as Wol1.bat,
: > Wol2.bat. etc., to a Folder of you choice, and drag shortcuts to the
: > Desktop. Double click on an Icon and it will execute the command inside
: > the bat file.
: > Jack (MVP-Networking).
: >
: > "Alex" <jrwolfe@comcast.net> wrote in message
: > news:%23TsuqluiIHA.4712@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
: >>I have 4 Windows XP Pro systems operating on a LAN. Three of these
: >>computers I start up remotely using the Run command "mc-wol Mac
address".
: >>Is it possible to somehow automate this process by creating 3 seperate
: >>short cuts, one for each computer, that would simply this start up
: >>process?
: >>
: >> Suggestions greatly appreciated.
: >>
: >>
: >
:
:

Hi
Use the same folder that the mc-vol.exe is. It might be that it is not in
the patch of where the bat file is and the bat file can not find it.
Alternatively you can use this program that has GUI interface.
http://www.depicus.com/wake-on-lan/wake-on-lan-gui.aspx
For local use leave the Internet address empty.
Jack (MVP-Networking).

"Alex" <jrwolfe@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> Jack
>
> I used notepad and created a text file containing only this line:
> mc-wol actual mac address
>
> I named the file wol1.bat and saved it to my desktop. I doubled clicked on
> the batch file and the cmd window popped up for a second. Unfortunately
> the remote computer did not start.
>
> I then open up the cmd window and typed the same "mc-wol actual mac
> address". Remote computer starts.
>
> What am I doing wrong.
>
> Alex
>
>
> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <jack@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
> news:%239SoqaviIHA.5504@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Hi
>> Sure make three batch files, each one includes in pure text the line
>> "mc-wol Mac address" with the appropriate data. Save them as Wol1.bat,
>> Wol2.bat. etc., to a Folder of you choice, and drag shortcuts to the
>> Desktop. Double click on an Icon and it will execute the command inside
>> the bat file.
>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>
>> "Alex" <jrwolfe@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> news:%23TsuqluiIHA.4712@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>I have 4 Windows XP Pro systems operating on a LAN. Three of these
>>>computers I start up remotely using the Run command "mc-wol Mac address".
>>>Is it possible to somehow automate this process by creating 3 seperate
>>>short cuts, one for each computer, that would simply this start up
>>>process?
>>>
>>> Suggestions greatly appreciated.
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>

Jack,

Thanks, that did it. It now works

Alex

"Jack (MVP-Networking)." <jack@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
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> Hi
> Use the same folder that the mc-vol.exe is. It might be that it is not in
> the patch of where the bat file is and the bat file can not find it.
> Alternatively you can use this program that has GUI interface.
> http://www.depicus.com/wake-on-lan/wake-on-lan-gui.aspx
> For local use leave the Internet address empty.
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
> "Alex" <jrwolfe@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:%23TBYZS3iIHA.5968@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> Jack
>>
>> I used notepad and created a text file containing only this line:
>> mc-wol actual mac address
>>
>> I named the file wol1.bat and saved it to my desktop. I doubled clicked
>> on the batch file and the cmd window popped up for a second.
>> Unfortunately the remote computer did not start.
>>
>> I then open up the cmd window and typed the same "mc-wol actual mac
>> address". Remote computer starts.
>>
>> What am I doing wrong.
>>
>> Alex
>>
>>
>> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <jack@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
>> news:%239SoqaviIHA.5504@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>> Hi
>>> Sure make three batch files, each one includes in pure text the line
>>> "mc-wol Mac address" with the appropriate data. Save them as Wol1.bat,
>>> Wol2.bat. etc., to a Folder of you choice, and drag shortcuts to the
>>> Desktop. Double click on an Icon and it will execute the command inside
>>> the bat file.
>>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>>
>>> "Alex" <jrwolfe@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>> news:%23TsuqluiIHA.4712@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>I have 4 Windows XP Pro systems operating on a LAN. Three of these
>>>>computers I start up remotely using the Run command "mc-wol Mac
>>>>address". Is it possible to somehow automate this process by creating 3
>>>>seperate short cuts, one for each computer, that would simply this start
>>>>up process?
>>>>
>>>> Suggestions greatly appreciated.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>

thumbsup
Jack (MVP-Networking).

"Alex" <jrwolfe@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> Jack,
>
> Thanks, that did it. It now works
>
> Alex
>
> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <jack@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
> news:eLwl5t3iIHA.1184@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> Hi
>> Use the same folder that the mc-vol.exe is. It might be that it is not
>> in the patch of where the bat file is and the bat file can not find it.
>> Alternatively you can use this program that has GUI interface.
>> http://www.depicus.com/wake-on-lan/wake-on-lan-gui.aspx
>> For local use leave the Internet address empty.
>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>
>> "Alex" <jrwolfe@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> news:%23TBYZS3iIHA.5968@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> Jack
>>>
>>> I used notepad and created a text file containing only this line:
>>> mc-wol actual mac address
>>>
>>> I named the file wol1.bat and saved it to my desktop. I doubled clicked
>>> on the batch file and the cmd window popped up for a second.
>>> Unfortunately the remote computer did not start.
>>>
>>> I then open up the cmd window and typed the same "mc-wol actual mac
>>> address". Remote computer starts.
>>>
>>> What am I doing wrong.
>>>
>>> Alex
>>>
>>>
>>> "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <jack@discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
>>> news:%239SoqaviIHA.5504@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>> Hi
>>>> Sure make three batch files, each one includes in pure text the line
>>>> "mc-wol Mac address" with the appropriate data. Save them as Wol1.bat,
>>>> Wol2.bat. etc., to a Folder of you choice, and drag shortcuts to the
>>>> Desktop. Double click on an Icon and it will execute the command inside
>>>> the bat file.
>>>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>>>
>>>> "Alex" <jrwolfe@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>> news:%23TsuqluiIHA.4712@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>I have 4 Windows XP Pro systems operating on a LAN. Three of these
>>>>>computers I start up remotely using the Run command "mc-wol Mac
>>>>>address". Is it possible to somehow automate this process by creating 3
>>>>>seperate short cuts, one for each computer, that would simply this
>>>>>start up process?
>>>>>
>>>>> Suggestions greatly appreciated.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
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